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EF53 ERZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ERZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near brake load valve (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s inner sill ends/sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear floor inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front foot well (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,642 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,086 miles

dash and passenger seat full with clutter

rear floor to wheel archers corroded

rear under body corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dash and passenger seat full with clutter

rear floor to wheel archers corroded

rear under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,762 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

middle exhaust cover deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

middle exhaust cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front archers corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front archers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,421 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT INTERACTION BETWEEN OSR SIDE LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT

Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,421 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

SLIGHT INTERACTION BETWEEN OSR SIDE LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,983 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF53 ERZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 ERZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF53 ERZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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